HMCS Resolute (hull number MCB 154) was a Bay-class minesweeper constructed for the Royal Canadian Navy during the Cold War era. Laid down on August 29, 1951, by Kingston Shipbuilding in Kingston, Ontario, she was launched on June 20, 1953, and officially commissioned on September 16, 1954. The vessel was named after a bay in Nunavut, reflecting her Canadian maritime heritage. The Resolute was designed as part of the Bay class to replace older World War II-era minesweepers. She featured a wooden planking and aluminum framing construction, similar to the Ton-class minesweepers, which provided a balance of strength and lightweight design suitable for minesweeping operations. She displaced 390 long tons (approximately 400 tonnes) at standard load and 412 long tons (about 419 tonnes) at deep load. Her dimensions included a length of 152 feet (46 meters), a beam of 28 feet (8.5 meters), and a draught of 8 feet (2.4 meters). The ship’s crew comprised 38 officers and ratings. Power was supplied by two General Motors 12-cylinder diesel engines driving two shafts, producing 2,400 brake horsepower. This propulsion allowed a maximum speed of 16 knots (around 30 km/h) and a range of 3,290 nautical miles (6,090 km) at 12 knots. Armed with a single 40 mm Bofors gun, Resolute was equipped with minesweeping gear essential for her primary role. Upon commissioning, HMCS Resolute joined the First Canadian Minesweeping Squadron. Notably, in May 1956, she participated in NATO’s minesweeping exercise Minex Sweep Clear One in the western Atlantic. Her service on Canada’s East Coast lasted until she paid off on February 14, 1964. The following year, the vessel was declared surplus and was discarded in 1965, marking the end of her operational career. Her service contributed to Cold War maritime security and NATO naval exercises, exemplifying Canadian efforts to maintain effective minesweeping capabilities during that period.

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